Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead financial and business management within a major digital transformation programme. The role involves managing complex financial information, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring value for money. This position offers flexibility and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Job sharing opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proven ability to lead and drive innovation.
• Understanding of financial planning and budgetary processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management for the digital transformation programme.
• Manage queries from senior stakeholders and deliver regular reporting.
• Support investment and funding activities with the Programme Manager.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital Skills

Change Control

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek diversity and embrace it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead in the strategic planning and business management of the largest digital transformation programme within the Environment & Business directorate. The Regulatory Services Programme is responsible for delivering digital services that will transform environmental regulation.

You will lead within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input into the financial and business management of the programme to support risk mitigation, remove barriers, and ensure value for money.

We seek someone with a proven track record in managing complex financial information, collaborating to drive value for money, and influencing ongoing investment.

Key Tasks:

• Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Aligning programme deliverables with strategic objectives and owning the change control process.
• Supporting the Programme Manager to ensure changes to Time, Cost, and Quality are assured, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value for money.
• Managing queries from senior stakeholders and delivering regular financial and programme reporting across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
• Supporting investment and funding activities with the Programme Manager and Director.
• Ensuring adherence to governance and assurance requirements.
• Supporting ongoing business management through whole life cost allocations.

The Team:

The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team oversees the Digital Strategy and its implementation, shaping digital services that transform regulatory processes. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, including Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to deliver user-centered online services and digital platforms that are efficient, simple, and fast.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Extensive digital skills (Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Experience managing complex financial information.
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with business cases, EA and Defra approval processes, and change control.
• Awareness of governance around spend control and assurances.
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation and best practices.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working, including job sharing, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.

Location is flexible, with an EA Office base. Some travel may be required. For more details, see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].